I've been running a swiftech apex kit (the storm version) for about a month and the only part of the loop I've had any trouble with is the resevoir. The micro res that came with the kit leaked like a bastard thanks to laughable construction/non-existent qc. I was naturally keen to get the pc back into service so i just overnighted one of those polyethylene bay reses (two actually, more that in a second). I've had a lot of trouble getting it leak-free though, where the barb screws into the res. Nowhere local has a liquid sealant so i've been trying to use that tape stuff. After a couple of attempts I managed to get a good seal, but I was tidying up some cabling yesterday and discovered the res was actually beginning to split at the barbs (I'm relieved i noticed when I did). Anyway as I said I had a spare res, but now I'm on my third leak test of the new unit and I'm having the same problem, and don't want to pack it too tight in case it splits again.
So, finally, I come to the actual question. I'm very tempted to ditch the res and use a T-line. Is there anything I know about them (feasibility in an apex loop, ideal position in loop, bleeding etc) before going down that route? Or can someone recommend a good sealant (available online)? Or a better res (drive bay-style preferred)? Or something else I haven't considered?
Any thoughts much appreciated.
So, finally, I come to the actual question. I'm very tempted to ditch the res and use a T-line. Is there anything I know about them (feasibility in an apex loop, ideal position in loop, bleeding etc) before going down that route? Or can someone recommend a good sealant (available online)? Or a better res (drive bay-style preferred)? Or something else I haven't considered?
Any thoughts much appreciated.